Pete Hegseth appeared on FOX Information this week and vowed to battle on for his nomination by Trump to move the Division of Protection.
Hegseth addressed the Democrat and media smear campaigns in opposition to him, noting that the press has used nameless sources to make the case in opposition to him in an effort to poison public opinion earlier than he has even had an opportunity to talk at a affirmation listening to.
He additionally credit Donald Trump, saying that if the president can battle and overcome the noise, so can he.
Now that a few of the RINO senators like Joni Ernst are coming around, maybe Hegseth will get a good shot.
Transcript through the Western Lensman on Twitter/X:
Pete Hegseth rails leftist media smear marketing campaign, cites Trump’s “spine of metal” in supporting him:
“The left is attempting to show this right into a present trial, and we’re not going to let that occur.”
“They take one thing after which they add nameless sources and contortions and flat out lies, after which they attempt to attempt you within the media earlier than you may even get into the doorways with Senators.”
“That is the place I give a lot credit score to President Trump. He’s received a spine of metal. He by no means backs down. He referred to as me and mentioned, Pete, you retain preventing. And when he picked me, he mentioned, it’s as a result of I do know you are able to do this. You’re going to need to be robust as hell. Stare these of us down and get up for the change that should come to the Protection Division for our women and men in uniform.”
Watch the video beneath:
“Anatomy of a Smear” — Pete Hegseth rails leftist media smear marketing campaign, cites Trump’s “spine of metal” in supporting him:
“The left is attempting to show this right into a present trial, and we’re not going to let that occur.”
“They take one thing after which they add nameless sources… pic.twitter.com/nnqmHXrv2c
— Western Lensman (@WesternLensman) December 10, 2024
On this clip, Hegseth describes what he’ll do on the Protection Division:
America’s future Secretary of Protection @PeteHegseth: “Return the Pentagon to the warfighters. Get in there and clear out all of the social justice, politically right rubbish on high, and get again to lethality, war-fighting, accountability, meritocracy, and readiness… Deal with the… pic.twitter.com/tKGgaAhHwg
— Trump Conflict Room (@TrumpWarRoom) December 10, 2024
It’s straightforward to see why Trump picked Hegseth for this job. He needs to be allowed to convey in regards to the change that the folks clearly need.